Pancreatic Cancer

The Pancreatic Cancer topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancers that originate in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland that produces the elements that break down food and the hormones that control blood sugar levels.

Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early because initial symptoms are often vague or not recognized. Because it is often found late and it spreads quickly, pancreatic cancer can be hard to treat. Possible treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. Targeted therapy uses drugs or other substances that attack specific cancer cells with less harm to normal cells.